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32 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME FOR SALE
Creating a powerful first impression of your home is critical to sales success. Improving the ambience can greatly influence the emotional response to your property. As prospective buyers tour your house you want them picturing their next home. A clean, de-cluttered and well-lit presentation is the first steps to leaving an indelible impression.
Here are 32 ways to improve your property presentation both inside and out:
Internal
Play nice soft music
Switch on all lights
Open curtains and raise blinds
Immaculately clean kitchen
Remove stains from bathroom surfaces
Oil squeaky doors
Make beds and tidy clothes away
Clean walls, lights fittings and switches
Working door bell and clean welcome mat
Arrange furniture to maximise room space
Clear dishes and clean kitchen sink
Clean all mirrors
Remove wall posters
Tidy drawers and cupboards
Put away all valuables
Arrange fresh flowers throughout house
Clean bathroom and repair broken tiles
Place fresh towels, soap and accessories in bathroom Clean laundry and put washing away
De-clutter wherever possible
Steam clean carpets
External
Fix all leaky taps, broken lights bulbs & minor squeaks Clean & tidy pet areas
Clean & sweep paved areas
Mow lawns and weed gardens
Clean fly screens & fire places
Put away rubbish bins
Remove cobwebs both inside and outside
Ensure exterior lights work
Ensure ponds and fountains have clean water and pumps work
Repair and straighten fences if required Clean and secure letterbox
RESIDENTIAL SALES